Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched various initiatives through the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) to enhance digital literacy and vocational skills among students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Key initiatives include the establishment of Centers of Excellence for IIT-JEE and NEET preparation, digital tutoring, smart
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, informed Lok Sabha about the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in West Bengal, specifically in the Jangalmahal region. The Act, which recognizes the rights of Forest-Dwelling Scheduled Tribes, is being implemented in four districts: Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura,
Fifth Schedule
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, informed the Lok Sabha that there is currently no formal demand or proposal for including Karauli and Dhaulpur districts under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Fifth Schedule allows the President to declare certain areas as
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced financial assistance for the establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) under various government schemes aimed at enhancing the skills and training of tribal members. A total of 4624 VDVKs have been sanctioned, benefiting over 12.68 lakh members, including tribal youth. However,
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Durgadas Uikey, is actively implementing various schemes for the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Key initiatives include the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), which involves 41 ministries allocating funds for education, health, and infrastructure
PVTG
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya MahaAbhiyan (PM JANMAN) aimed at the socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states and one Union Territory. The initiative focuses on providing essential facilities such as housing,
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, the world's largest tribal grassroots leadership program aimed at empowering tribal communities and enhancing responsive governance. The initiative focuses on promoting people-centric governance, co-creating development plans, and building a network of change leaders across India. It emphasizes
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, provided details in Rajya Sabha regarding the status of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across various states and Union Territories. A total of 728 EMRS have been approved, with 722 sanctioned, 479 functional, and 235 under construction. The Ministry of Finance
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 'Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes' (VCF-ST) to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Tribes, with a corpus of Rs. 50 crore. A symposium held on January 28, 2025, brought together venture capitalists and impact investors to discuss strategies for uplifting tribal entrepreneurs
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is the responsibility of State Governments across 20 States and 1 Union Territory. As of May 31, 2025, 211,
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that as of May 31, 2025, over 51 lakh claims have been filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) across 20 states and 1 Union Territory. Approximately 49% of these claims have resulted in title distributions. The
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 3rd Regional Process Lab (RPL) of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan in Dehradun, aiming to empower 20 lakh tribal grassroots functionaries for inclusive development. This initiative focuses on reimagining governance at the grassroots level, promoting inter-departmental collaboration, and ensuring culturally relevant programs for tribal